Seven composers were commissioned to write new music, for Glisk, in response to one of the tree stories. After immersing themselves in the story collection, each composer chose a story that inspired them and development work began. Some composers met in person with the story contributors, others visited tree sites, researched ecological details, explored music from the homeland of the tree or story contributor, and in collaboration with Jessica and with Glisk, a diverse and communicative suite of music was created. The suite of new music was premiered in June 2023 at the Hidden Gardens, Glasgow, and is now available to listen to on the Music page. Tree sites around Scotland are hosting QR codes to allow visitors to connect to these recordings and listen to the music whilst in the company of trees and nature.

The composers writing for Stories of People and Trees are: Lisa Robertson - inspired by A Requiem or Celebration for Ash; James Ross - inspired by The Apricot Tree; Emily Scott - inspired by A Winter Solstice; Rylan Gleave - inspired by The Scots Pine, as seen by the tree photographer; Paul Towndrow - inspired by The Fossil Grove; Thomas Djønne - inspired by The Climbing Tree; Gráinne Brady - inspired by The Family Lilac.

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